Austin, TX vs Pearl, MS

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Austin

68.3

#1322 nationally

vs

Pearl

78

#203 nationally

Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 18). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $56,838). Pearl leads in cost of living index (90 vs 129).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Austin, TX Pearl, MS
WhereAtHome Score 68.3 (#1322) 78 (#203)
Population 967,862 28,117
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $504,148 $211,159
Median Household Income $91,461 $56,838
Average Commute 26.8 min 25.1 min
Walk Score 42 18
Crime Level Moderate 4.8
School Rating 7.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 129 90
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.3 R+47.1